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Fresh out of the kiln--bottom of Pg. 3
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Sat, Mar 25, 2006 7:52 AM
Here's the history and legacy of building a tiki mug all the way out to a good pour and some greenware. Please note that the handle looks like a deformed growth... I carved this from wax it actually has design's all around it but I only took a couple of pix. one is of the front the other's are of the handle. The molds empty and ready to be poured. Molds filled with slip. The big mold draining (the handle doesn't get poured out--it stays solid).) Before the collar is removed. After the collar is removed. Molds open and drying. Finally! A good pour! This mug looks upset, maybe he knows I killed his two older brothers. |
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Sat, Mar 25, 2006 8:48 AM
Lookin' good! I dig the handle. The world can always use more tiki mugs! |
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Sat, Mar 25, 2006 8:55 AM
I'm gonna try my hand at this someday - why such a deep box? Is it just what you had around, or is there a technical reason for that? |
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Sun, Mar 26, 2006 6:10 PM
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Mon, Mar 27, 2006 11:12 AM
I want one. |
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tfisherart
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Tue, Mar 28, 2006 3:03 AM
Here are some picture's of the actual mold and a crucial error. Wax and heat theory Back side bamboo and palm tree Front |
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Tue, Mar 28, 2006 4:16 AM
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Tue, Mar 28, 2006 12:39 PM
I like seeing the inside of the mold with the face on the mug there. Where did the heat come from that you are talking about. |
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Mon, Apr 3, 2006 8:07 PM
What happened to your lovely assistant? |
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McTiki
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 4:08 AM
TFisher, fire fire fire!!! (Beavis reference) Lookin profesional. |
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teaKEY
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 8:45 AM
I think the handle should be cut a little at the top before attached, to angle and shorten the distance the handle is away from the mug. Try one and see if it looks better. Otherwise good for you making and baking. |
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 2:55 PM
Thank's tekey, This has truly been a trial and ERROR, venture I was thinkig the same thing,this thing will probably hold up to 16 or 18 oz's of some refreshing beverage???? I put the thumb mount to assure proper leverage. Some thing's just arn't worth spillin'. |
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 3:12 PM
spoken like a true tiki-phile, i tell ya! Lookin' good, man! |
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poptiki
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 4:53 PM
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Tue, Apr 4, 2006 4:59 PM
Tfisher, I actually love the Melted mug. Looks like you are learning the process too and you will have a neat mug when you get it right. Keep workin at it. |
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Wed, Apr 5, 2006 3:25 PM
Do you think you are going to carve another prototype anytime soon? I would like to try casting a mold from one. |
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poptiki
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Thu, Apr 13, 2006 6:01 PM
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tfisherart
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 2:14 AM
This has been a real challenge but I did'nt have to go it alone a friend worked her butt off and got alot of encouragement for many of you guy's The bisque stage front The bisque stage back The oversized handle for full refreshment control after painting View from the top The side The back First one done WHEW! |
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poptiki
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 2:31 AM
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 5:01 AM
Dude, Congrats !!! These are very cool. Mahaloz |
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 5:12 AM
Looking awesome !! I love the play by play fotos! Keep em coming!! |
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 6:21 AM
There it is! Fabulous work! Love how the glaze came out and the multiple colors really adds to the piece. |
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Fri, Apr 14, 2006 10:55 AM
That tiki mug is so cool looking! |
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Sat, Apr 15, 2006 6:44 AM
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tfisherart
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Sat, Apr 15, 2006 7:38 AM
I'm workin' as we speak? Wild night last night and it look's like today will be the same. Been cleaning greenware for the last 3 hrs. fun,fun,fun. I should have a new emergeance around 4:00 ish. |
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tfisherart
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Sat, Apr 15, 2006 7:22 PM
This is the first cup out of kiln with bisque glaze and clear coat over the top. Top Back Front **Thom |
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Sun, Apr 16, 2006 7:23 AM
WOW, I Really love that bisque glaze, COOL. |
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Sun, Apr 16, 2006 5:54 PM
Thom, You are really going to town with the ceramics. Nice job. Are you firing all this stuff at your house? -Gman |
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Sun, Apr 16, 2006 6:14 PM
Nice one...I especially like the bisque glaze....what kinda bike do you have stashed in |
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tfisherart
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Mon, Apr 17, 2006 12:11 PM
Congatiki, the bike is a Kawasaki ninja ZX-6RR |
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poptiki
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Mon, Apr 17, 2006 4:00 PM
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tfisherart
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Mon, Apr 17, 2006 4:23 PM
Pop, the clear glaze is a low-fire glaze (cone 06). I have a stoneware mug that I'll be firing this weekend (cone 6) if I can figure out how to finish it... |
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Tue, Apr 18, 2006 3:42 PM
This is a test fire to see how the underglaze paints run or mix together. I can't believe they came out this crisp. I thought after they got the glaze on top that everything was going to run or melt. This is total experimentation. This is pre-fire or something like that... Inside Back Front |
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tfisherart
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Sat, Apr 22, 2006 5:06 PM
These are the most recent endeavours, a little more detail than the previous stuff. The green one didn't come out in the pictures, and I didn't have enough time to resurrect it. So, I put a separate picture of the face of the green mug afterward.
This is the inside of the mugs. I gotta get back to fillin' these things up with refreshments... **Thom |
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tfisherart
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Mon, May 1, 2006 6:39 PM
Here's some new mugs, fresh out of the kiln. Backs Side Front ...and, finally, the part that takes ALL of the time, the inside.
I painted a hibiscus on the face of the one mug, and thought I was using yellow to highlight it. It turned out to be neon green, instead. I guess there's a lot to be said for reading labels... Not sure where to go from here. I'm carving another prototype and have started on another (palm log) tiki for a friend. |
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Tue, May 2, 2006 5:15 PM
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